Echuca claimed its third Goulburn Valley Football League win of the season after a tough contest against Mansfield, prevailing 13.13 (91) to 11.7 (73).

The Murray Bombers started well to lead by 21 points at the first change, but the Eagles fought back to trail by seven at the long break.

The home side again kicked away to lead by 19 points at the last change before holding on for the win.

Brieghton Shea (three goals) starred for the home side along with Simon Buckley and Kane Morris, while coach Andrew Briggs made a surprise on-field appearance and kicked two goals.

Ben Fagan (five goals), Guy Taylor and David Clarke tried hard for the visitors, but it was not enough.

■ Rochester again will bemoan a lack of accuracy in front of goal as ladder-leader Benalla came away with the points at Moon Oval, winning 7.8 (50) to 4.12 (36).

The Tigers kicked their only goal of the first three quarters after the half-time siren and despite having seven scoring shots to two in the final term, could only reduce the final margin to 14 points.

James Martyn, Luke Morgan and Ryan Colbert led the Saints to the win, while Ash Watson, Brendon Hollow and Tom Hill tried hard for the home side, with Grant Weeks kicking three goals.

■ Kyabram missed a chance to go into second spot on the ladder in Paul Newman’s 200th game as Shepparton Swans won 11.8 (74) to 9.5 (59).

The Bombers started well at home to lead by 13 points, but scores were level by three-quarter time and the Swans went on to win by 13 points.

Dan Lovick, Tyson Sidebottom and Tom Preece were the most impressive for the visitors, with Justin Maddern and Brodie A’Vard kicking three goals apiece.

Dylan Flanagan also kicked four goals as the team dominated the contest, with its 10-goal third quarter the best.

Matt Dowling, John Glorey and Ricky Howell tried hard for the Rams.

■ Blighty held on to its spot in the top five after an upset win against Berrigan, 9.13 (67) to 4.9 (33).

The Redeyes set up the win in the first half when they kicked six goals to one, with Judd Barnes, Michael Madden (three goals) and Jack Eastman standing out.

Chris Patten, Brock Gray and Matt Cameron were the best for the Saints.

Central Murray Football League

Cohuna moved into the top six on the ladder after defeating Tyntynder 16.15 (111) to 5.6 (36).

The Kangas kept the Bulldogs goal less after half-time and booted nine of their own to run away with the result, led by Daniel Paterson, Joel Bartram and Tom Holdstock, while Luke Eldridge and Angus Grigg kicked three goals each.

Brock Storer, Josh Cheek and Marcus Wattie were the best for the visitors.

■ Mallee Eagles stayed in third spot after holding on against Koondrook-Barham 10.10 (70) to 8.11 (59).

The Raiders led at the first break but then trailed by 26 points going into the final term, before lifting to challenge the Eagles.

Beau Bennett, Warren Carlyle, Jake Mills (three goals) and Ricky Thomson (three goals) led the way for the home side, while Lucas Matthews, Michael Grant and Harley Burmeister tried hard for the visitors.

Ryan Evans also kicked three goals.

■ NNW United kept Lake Boga goal less to three-quarter-time as it romped to a 16.22 (118) to 5.6 (36) win.

Corey Daniels, Ash Thompson and Cody Stobaus led the Demons to the win, while Matt Duffy and Adrian Knee each kicked three goals in an even team performance.